How Singapore is going from trade hub to innovation hub

Singapore’s economy has always been tied to trade and the global economy. But as the country moves to the next lap of development, it is quickly transforming itself into an innovation hub, relying on cutting edge technology to sustain growth and jobs.

From artificial intelligence to robotics and self-driving cars, this feature by Nikkei looks at how Singapore is embarking on this transformation. Moving forward, efforts to boost innovation and build a strong tech start-up eco-system also need to be coupled with new mindsets and a growing appetite for risk.

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